STAR GYROS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPERTOWELS AVAILABLE AT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST ALWAYS BE STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS: BURGERS IN PREP AREA (94.6F), GYRO MEAT IN FRONT PREP AREA (105.6F) GYRO MEAT IN REAR PREP AREA (75.9F). ALL HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES MUST BE 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER: STEAK (44.7F). ALL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES MUST BE 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD A TOTAL OF 22 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $713.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS NOT DATE MARKED INSIDE PREP COOLER. ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE COOKED, COOLED, AND HELD OVERNIGHT MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS FROM DATE OF PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED MUTLIPLE BOXES OF FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKWARE IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR AIR-DRYING. MUST INVERT POTS AND PANS.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKWARE IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR AIR-DRYING. MUST INVERT POTS AND PANS.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.